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May 2008
208-10259-01
v1.0

NETGEAR

, Inc.

4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA

Wireless-N Router Setup
Manual

Summary of Contents for WNR2000

Page 1: ...May 2008 208 10259 01 v1 0 NETGEAR Inc 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara CA 95054 USA Wireless N Router Setup Manual ...

Page 2: ...liance Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design operational function and or reliability NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of...

Page 3: ...rd 9 Using the Smart Wizard 9 Accessing Your Router After Installation 10 Manually Installing Your Router 11 Connecting Your Wireless Router 12 Verifying Your Connection 15 Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access 16 Configuring Your Wireless Network 21 Specifying Wireless Settings 21 Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually 21 Using Push N Connect WPS to Configure Your Wireless Network ...

Page 4: ...owsing 35 Using the Ping Utility to Troubleshoot 35 Testing the Path from Your Computer to Your Router 35 Testing the Path from a Computer to the Internet 36 Technical Specifications 37 Default Configuration Settings 37 Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings 39 Related Documents 41 Registration and Certifications 43 ...

Page 5: ...Your New Router Your product package should contain the following items The Wireless N Router A snap on stand for your wireless router An AC power adapter varies by region A yellow Ethernet cable The Resource CD which includes The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant Autorun exe A PDF version of this manual A link to the online User Manual A link to the online User Manual is also available from the...

Page 6: ...uter into the slots on the bottom of your router as shown in Figure 2 Then remove the protective film covering the status light panel of the router 3 Place your router in a suitable area for installation near an AC power outlet and accessible to the Ethernet cables for your wired computers Figure 1 Figure 2 To ensure proper heat dissipation and for router stability it is important that you connect...

Page 7: ...r with the front and back panels of the router especially the status lights on the front panel Front Panel The router front panel shown in Figure 3 contains status lights For more information on interpreting the status lights see Verifying Your Connection on page 15 and Checking Basic Router Functions on page 30 Figure 3 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 8: ... wireless router has acquired an Internet address Data is being communicated with the Internet No Ethernet cable is connected to the modem 3 Wireless Solid Blue Blinking Blue Off The wireless interface is enabled Data is being communicated over the wireless network The wireless interface is turned off 4 LAN Ports 1 4 Solid Green Blinking Green Solid Amber Blinking Amber Off The local port is conne...

Page 9: ...ettings button Press for approximately 5 seconds to reset the router to the factory default settings 2 Four Local Area Network LAN 10 100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to your local computers 3 Internet Wide Area Network WAN Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 4 Power on off push button 5 AC power adapter outlet for connecting the power adapter Figure 4 ...

Page 10: ...ight limit the range For best results place your router Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices will operate preferably within line of sight to your wireless devices Accessible to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired computers In an elevated location such as a high shelf keeping the number of walls and ceilings between the wireless router and your other ...

Page 11: ...ake it easy for you to select the security that best fits your network NETGEAR provides several methods for configuring security The Smart Wizard offers to guide you in setting up security at initial setup see Using the Smart Wizard on page 9 If you have any devices a notebook adapter or other device that support Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS you can enable WPS security see Using Push N Connect WPS to...

Page 12: ...ect this option If you choose to use this option and install your router manually for best results install and set up your router in this order 1 Install and connect your wireless router to your network see Connecting Your Wireless Router on page 12 2 Set up your wireless router for Internet access see Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access on page 16 3 Configure your wireless network and sele...

Page 13: ...settings and enable wireless security for your network The Smart Wizard guides you through the setup process by automating many of the steps At each step in the setup process the Smart Wizard checks to ensure that the steps you perform are successfully completed To install your router using the Smart Wizard 1 Insert the Resource CD into your Windows PC The CD will automatically start and detect th...

Page 14: ...onfiguring Your Wireless Network on page 21 Accessing Your Router After Installation The Smart Wizard only appears when you first install the router or when the router is in its factory default state for example if you have reset the router to its default factory settings If you want to change the settings after installing and configuring your router using the Smart Wizard you must open a browser ...

Page 15: ...il address and password Domain Name Server DNS addresses Fixed or static IP address Your ISP should have provided you with all the information needed to connect to the Internet If you cannot locate this information ask your ISP If you have cable modem service make sure that you are using the same computer on which you first set up your Internet account If you have not already done so Check the pac...

Page 16: ...on for your computer or see the link to TCP IP Addressing in Related Documents on page 41 If you are replacing an existing router disconnect it completely from your network and set it aside before starting to install your new router Then skip to step 5 in the following procedure To connect the wireless router the computer and the modem 1 Turn off your computer 2 Turn off and unplug the cable or DS...

Page 17: ...s router D The cable and the Internet port label are color coded 6 Locate the cable A that is still attached to your computer see step 4 Securely insert that cable into a port on the router such as port 4 E as shown in Figure 9 7 Connect any additional wired PCs to your router by inserting an Ethernet cable from a PC into one of the three remaining LAN ports Figure 8 Figure 9 QWHUQHW QWHUQHW C D 1...

Page 18: ... as described below To start your network 1 Plug in and turn on the cable or DSL modem Wait 2 minutes 2 Plug the end of the power adapter s cord into the wall or a power strip and into the power adapter outlet of your wireless router F Wait 1 minute Figure 10 Failure to start or restart your network in the correct sequence could prevent you from accessing the Internet QWHUQHW 8 ...

Page 19: ...ifying Your Connection Verify that your router is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights as illustrated in Figure 12 Figure 11 For DSL customers if software logs you in to the Internet do not run that software You might need to go to the Internet Explorer Tools menu Internet Options Connections tab and select Never dial a connection 1 2 3 4 Internet F ...

Page 20: ...ight will not be lit unless you push it to enable Push N Connect WPS security See Using Push N Connect WPS to Configure Your Wireless Network on page 23 Power The power light should turn solid green If it does not see Checking Basic Router Functions on page 30 Wireless The wireless light should be lit after turning on the router Internet The Internet port light should be lit If it is not make sure...

Page 21: ...ge file If no new firmware version is available the message No New Firmware Version Available will display If you select No you can check for new firmware later see the online User Manual 4 If new firmware is available click Yes and the router will automatically upgrade itself with the latest firmware Figure 13 The router user name and password are not the same as any user name or password you mig...

Page 22: ...onnection in the appropriate fields If you need assistance follow the Basic Settings Help screens on the router interface or see the online User Manual for this wireless router 7 Click Apply to save your settings and complete your connection You should now be connected to the Internet Figure 14 If you cannot connect to the wireless router check the Internet Protocol TCP IP properties in the Networ...

Page 23: ...gs and make sure that you have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly Contact your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information Read Troubleshooting on page 29 If problems persist register your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support ...

Page 24: ...20 Manually Installing Your Router ...

Page 25: ...able you can use Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS to automatically set the SSID and implement WPA WPA2 security on both the router and the client device see Using Push N Connect WPS to Configure Your Wireless Network on page 23 For a complete overview of all the security configurations that can be implemented on this router see the online User Manual Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually To sp...

Page 26: ...f each computer or wireless adapter to have the same SSID wireless network name as the router 2 Check that the wireless adapter on each computer can support the mode and security option that you selected If you have a question see the online User Manual or review the settings you selected previously 3 Check that the security settings on each wireless device match the security settings of the route...

Page 27: ...s client can be connected quickly and simply by using the WPS method of connecting to the wireless network In this case the router preserves its existing wireless settings and broadcasts them to the WPS capable client If you install a NETGEAR adapter that supports WPS its installation procedures guide you through a WPS connection without the need to log in to the router However if you wish to perf...

Page 28: ...WPS push button on the router or click the soft WPS push button on the screen as shown below The router will attempt to communicate with the client you have 2 minutes to enable WPS from the client device using the client s WPS networking utility Entering a PIN If you want to use the PIN method select the PIN radio box A screen similar to the one shown below displays Go to your wireless client and ...

Page 29: ...e configured on the router If a connection is established The router WPS screen displays a message confirming that the wireless client was successfully added to your wireless network The router generated an SSID implemented WPA WPA2 wireless security including a PSK security password and broadcast these settings to the client the client now shares the same security settings as the router 4 Note yo...

Page 30: ...reless network name SSID as the wireless router Check that they have a wireless link and are able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the router Your wireless router is now configured to provide Internet access for your network Your wireless router automatically connects to the Internet when one of your computers requires access It is not necessary to run a dialer or login application such as Dia...

Page 31: ...reless router as needed To access the Internet from any computer connected to your wireless router launch a browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator You should see the wireless router s Internet LED blink indicating communication to the ISP The browser should begin to display a Web page ...

Page 32: ...28 Configuring Your Wireless Network ...

Page 33: ...he Ethernet cables are securely plugged in The Internet status light on the wireless router will be lit if the Ethernet cable to the wireless router from the modem is plugged in securely and the modem and wireless router are both turned on see Connecting Your Wireless Router on page 12 For each powered on computer connected to the wireless router with a securely plugged in Ethernet cable the corre...

Page 34: ... on page 3 for an illustration 2 Verify that the power light turns amber within a few seconds indicating that the self test procedure is running 3 After approximately 20 seconds verify that a The color of the power light changes to green b The LAN port lights are lit for any local ports that are connected If a port s light is lit a link has been established to the connected device If a LAN port is...

Page 35: ...s not turn green the router has a problem If the Power light is still amber 1 minute after turning on power to the router a Turn the power off and back on to see if the router recovers b Clear the router s configuration to factory defaults This will set the router s IP address to 192 168 1 1 This procedure is explained in Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings on page 39 If the ...

Page 36: ...d Make sure that the Caps Lock is off when entering this information Make sure your computer s IP address is on the same subnet as the router If your are using the recommended addressing scheme your computer s address should be in the range of 192 168 1 2 to 192 168 1 254 Refer to your computer s documentation or see Preparing a Computer for Network Access in Related Documents on page 41 for help ...

Page 37: ...ight is Green or Blinking Green If your Internet light is green or blinking green then you have a good Internet connection and your wiring is correct Wireless Router Internet Light Off If the Internet light is off verify that the Ethernet cable is securely connected between the cable or DSL modem and that both the modem and wireless router are turned on Obtaining an Internet IP Address If your wir...

Page 38: ...e Basic Settings screen in the Router MAC Address section select Use this Computer s MAC Address and click Apply Then restart your network in the correct sequence see Basic Setup Checklist on page 29 Troubleshooting PPPoE If you are using PPPoE try troubleshooting your Internet connection To troubleshoot a PPPoE connection 1 Log in to the wireless router 2 Select Router Status under Maintenance on...

Page 39: ...68 1 1 is listed by your computer as the default gateway address Using the Ping Utility to Troubleshoot Most computers and routers have a diagnostic utility called ping that sends a request to a target device The device then replies The ping utility makes it easy to troubleshoot a network Testing the Path from Your Computer to Your Router You can ping the wireless router to verify that the LAN pat...

Page 40: ...from a Windows PC 1 From the Windows task bar click Start and select Run 2 In the field provided type cmd A command screen will display 3 At the prompt type the following ping n 10 IP address where IP address is the IP address of a remote device such as your ISP s DNS server 4 Press Enter If the path is working correctly replies as in the previous section will display If you do not receive replies...

Page 41: ...tp 192 168 1 1 Login Name case sensitive admin Login Password case sensitive password Internet Connection WAN MAC Address Default hardware address on label MTU Size 1500 Local Network Router Lan IP address the Gateway IP address 192 168 1 1 IP Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 DHCP Server Enabled Time Zone GMT Time Zone Adjusted for Daylight Saving Time Disabled Firewall Inbound communications coming in f...

Page 42: ... America 13 in most other regions Operating Mode Up to 145 Mbps Data Rate Best Output Power Full a Maximum Wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 11 specifications Actual throughput will vary Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network traffic building materials and construction and net work overhead lower actual data throughput rate Table 2 Home Router De...

Page 43: ...ip to press and hold the restore factory settings button located on the rear panel of the router for about 5 seconds until the Power light begins to blink see Back Panel on page 5 2 Release the restore factory settings button and wait for the router to restart and for the Power light to stop blinking and become solid green The factory default settings will be restored so that you can access the ro...

Page 44: ...40 Technical Specifications ...

Page 45: ...hnologies used in your NETGEAR product Table 3 Related Documents Document Link Internet Networking and TCP IP Addressing http documentation netgear com reference enu tcpip index htm Preparing a Computer for Network Access http documentation netgear com reference enu wsdhcp index htm Glossary http documentation netgear com reference enu glossary index htm ...

Page 46: ...42 Related Documents ...

Page 47: ...Commission FCC Compliance Notice Radio Frequency Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and...

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